Spring Chores in the Pollinator Garden
Around late February things start kicking into high gear in Cooperative Extension’s Pollinator Paradise Demonstration Garden. Usually I have taken …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
Challenging the Conventional Wisdom About Praying Mantids
Folks of all ages delight in finding praying mantids in the garden. These charismatic predators are large and easy …
Provide Nesting Habitat for Native Bees Through Plant Stems in Your Garden
By the time springtime rolls around many folks are itching to get back into their gardens and start cleaning …
Macro Photo Lens Amplifies Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
NC State’s Department of Horticultural Science extends our heartfelt gratitude to Frederick S. Baggett from Kingsport, Tennessee, for his …
Growers: Start Scouting in February for the Allium Leafminer
Last spring some growers in the North Carolina piedmont noticed unusual problems with their allium crops, primarily bulb onions, …
Asian Lady Beetles: Friend or Foe?
Ladybugs are among the most visible and best-known beneficial predatory insect found in the home landscape and garden. Their …
New Research Project at Sampson Extension
A new research project installed at the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Sampson County Center is aimed at helping homeowners, landscapers, …
From the Vine - Fall Planting
The Autumnal Equinox arrived on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 9:04 p.m. EDT in the United States. This event …
From the Vine - Fall Lawn Care
Lawns in Sampson County are suited to warm season turf grasses such as Bermuda, Centipede, St. Augustine, and Zoysia …
From the Vine: Vines
Vining plants are excellent additions to ornamental landscapes. They grow in ways that add depth, height, and perspective to …
From the Vine - Pollinators
I like to eat. I’m sure many of you reading this article likes to eat also, which is something …
From the Vine - Vegetable Gardening
Growing up in rural Sampson County meant that most summertime meals came from your own vegetable garden. Fresh tomato …